2024

Justice June 13, 2024

American womanhood is not what it used to be − understanding the backlash to Dobbs v. Jackson

by Linda J. Nicholson, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As someone who over the past 50…

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Psychology June 13, 2024

How often do you lie? Deception researchers investigate how the recipient and the medium affect telling the truth

by Christian B. Miller, Wake Forest University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Prominent cases of purported lying continue to dominate the news cycle. President Joe…

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Politics June 13, 2024

Politics is still both local and personal – but only for independents, not for Democrats or Republicans

by Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, University of Maryland and Joshua J. Dyck, UMass Lowell, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Independent voters who live in communities with lots…

Opinion June 13, 2024

Recent Kennesaw State shooting raises question: Are we safe yet?

by Karen Lupton, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 10, 2024 Before the recent shooting at Kennesaw State University hit the news,…

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Health Care June 13, 2024

Biden Administration Advances Plan To Remove Medical Debt From Credit Scores

This article by Noam N. Levey first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Noam N. Levey June 11, 2024 Americans would no longer have to worry about medical…

Cobb school Superintendent Chris Ragsdale holds American Heart Association Kids Heart Challege banner

Health Care June 13, 2024

Cobb County remains the nation’s first-place school district for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge

PHOTO: Cobb school Superintendent Chris Ragsdale, flanked by (L-R) Jason Shields, Mandy Couch and Kimberly Dixon of the American Heart Association School Engagement staff, holds Kids Heart Challenge banner The…

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Education June 13, 2024

Critics call foul after uncovering Cobb school district’s $50 million event center plans

By Rebecca Gaunt Watching the Funds-Cobb, a parent-led financial watchdog group, announced Thursday that an anonymous source provided the group with the plans for the Cobb County School District’s $50…

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 13, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m already leashed up and ready to go home with you!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female white toy breed….

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Pets and Pet Adoption June 13, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’m only 8 weeks old. Adopt me & I’ll be with you for a long time!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant-sized female muted calico domestic…

Climate and Weather June 13, 2024

Cobb County weather forecast for Thursday, June 13, 2024

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Thursday, June 13, 2024, with a high near 91 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be mostly…

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Education January 17, 2025

Cobb County School District to opt out of HB 581 homestead exemption

By Rebecca Gaunt The Cobb County School District is the latest local entity to announce its intention to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia House Bill 581….

Climate January 17, 2025

Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask

by Jay Feinman, Rutgers University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The wildfires that have devastated large parts of Los Angeles County have drawn fresh attention…

National January 17, 2025

Spending, regulations and DOGE: Office of Management and Budget director plays vital role helping government get stuff done

by Martha Coven, Princeton University and Bridget C.E. Dooling, The Ohio State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Office of Management and Budget sounds…